Analysis of salt 1

EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+, Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides or

nitrates of Mn2+, Mg2+,
Zn2+, Ca2+
3) Noted the odour of the Salt No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the No characteristic Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+,
salt in a dry test tube observation NO3-
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt No characteristic flame Absence of Sr2+,Ca2+, Ba2+
with two drops of conc.HCl and
introduced it to the burner flame.
II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS
1) Test for carbonate: No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute
H2SO4
2) Test for chloride: No pungent-smelling gas Absence of Cl-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. evolved
H2SO4
3) Test for acetate: No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-
a pinch of the salt is rubbed with dil.
H2SO4in a watch glass and noted the
smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No brown fumes Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube
and add few drops of conc. H2SO4,
warmed the contents and added a
paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: white precipitate Presence of SO42-
Treated a small portion of the salt insoluble in conc. HCl
solution with BaCl2 solution
SO42- + BaCl2 BaSO4 + 2Cl-
CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS
Test for sulphate:
Treated a small portion of the salt white precipitate Presence of SO42-
solution with lead acetate solution soluble in hot ammonium confirmed
SO42- + (CH3COO)2Pb PbSO4 + acetate solution.
2CH3COONa
IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- INTERGROUP SEPARATION TABLE

Original solution of the salt is treated with dil.HCl

No Original solution of the salt is treated with dil.HCl and passed H2S gas.
white No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with NH4Cl(s) and added NH4OH into it
ppt. Absence till we get the smell of ammonia.
Absence of No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with NH4Cl(s) and added
of group 2 Absence NH4OH into it till we get the smell of ammonia and passed H2S gas.
group 1 of No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with NH4Cl(s)
group 3 Absence and added NH4OH into it till we get the smell of
of group 4 ammonia and added ammonium carbonate solution.
No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated
Absence with NH4Cl(s) and added NH4OH into it till
of group 5 we get the smell of ammonia and added
(NH4)2HPO4.
white ppt. – presence of group 6 Mg2+
Mg2++ Na2HPO4+NH4OH
Mg(NH4)PO4 + 2H2O +2Na+

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- GROUP VI (Mg2+)

Magneson reagent Test: Bluish/greenish Presence of Mg2+confirmed.
To a small quantity of the salt solution, added white ppt
few drops of NaOH followed by Magneson
Reagent.

RESULT:
The given salt contain : anion - SO42- and cation - Mg2+
 Analysis of salt 2

EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+, Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides or

nitrates of Mn2+, Mg2+,
Zn2+, Ca2+
3) Noted the odour of the Salt No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the No characteristic Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+,
salt in a dry test tube observation NO3-
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt No characteristic flame Absence of Sr2+,Ca2+, Ba2+
with two drops of conc.HCl and
introduced it to the burner flame.
II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS
1) Test for carbonate: No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute
H2SO4
2) Test for chloride: No pungent-smelling gas Absence of Cl-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. evolved
H2SO4
3) Test for acetate: No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-
a pinch of the salt is rubbed with dil.
H2SO4in a watch glass and noted the
smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No brown fumes Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube
and add few drops of conc. H2SO4,
warmed the contents and added a
paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: white precipitate Presence of SO42-
Treated a small portion of the salt insoluble in conc. HCl
solution with BaCl2 solution
SO42- + BaCl2 BaSO4 + 2Cl-
CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS
Test for sulphate:
Treated a small portion of the salt white precipitate Presence of SO42-
solution with lead acetate solution soluble in hot ammonium confirmed
SO42- + (CH3COO)2Pb PbSO4 + acetate solution.
2CH3COONa
IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- GROUP ZERO
The original solution of the salt was made by dissolving a small amount of the salt in water.
To a small amount of the salt solution, added Smell of ammonia with Presence ofNH4+
few drops of NaOH solution and boil. the evolution of dense Identified.
white fumes when a glass
rod dipped in conc. HCl
NH4+ + NaOH NH4OH + Na+ was shown at the mouth
of the test tube.
NH4OH + HCl NH4Cl + H2O

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- NH4+

To a small amount of the salt solution, added a Brown precipitate Presence ofNH4+
few drops of NaOH solution and few drops of Confirmed
Nessler’s Reagent.
NH4+ + NaOH NH4OH + Na+
NH4OH + HCl NH3+ H2O
NH3 + 3NaOH + 2K2HgI4 NH2. HgI.HgO + 3NaI + 4KI +2H2O

RESULT:
The given salt contain : anion – SO42- and cation - NH4+
 Analysis of salt 3

EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+, Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides or

3) Noted the odour of the Salt
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the
salt in a dry test tube
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt
with two drops of conc.HCl and
introduced it to the burner flame.
II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS
1) Test for carbonate:
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute
H2SO4
2) Test for chloride:
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc.
H2SO4
Cl- + H2SO4 HCl + H SO4-
HCl + NH4OH NH4Cl + H2O
nitrates of Mn2+, Mg2+,
Zn2+, Ca2+
No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+
No characteristic Absence of CH3COO-, NH4+,
observation NO3-
Apple green flame Absence of Sr2+,Ca2+, Ba2+
No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Pungent-smelling gas Presence of Cl-
evolved which gives dense
white fumes when a glass
rod dipped in NH4OH is
shown at the mouth of the
test tube.

3) Test for acetate: No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-

a pinch of the salt is rubbed with dil.
H2SO4in a watch glass and noted the
smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No brown fumes Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube
and add few drops of conc. H2SO4,
warmed the contents and added a
paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: No white precipitate Absence of SO42-
Treated a small portion of the salt
solution with BaCl2 solution.
 CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS
Test for chloride: Silver nitrate test Curdy white precipitate Presence of Cl-
Treated a small portion of the salt confirmed
solution with AgNO3 solution.
AgNO3+ Cl- AgCl+ NO3-
IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- INTERGROUP SEPARATION TABLE

Original solution of the salt is treated with dil.HCl

No white Original solution of the salt is treated with dil.HCl and passed H2S gas.
ppt. No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with NH4Cl(s) and added NH4OH
Absence of Absence into it till we get the smell of ammonia.
group 1 of No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with NH4Cl(s) and added
group 2 Absence NH4OH into it till we get the smell of ammonia and passed H2S
of gas.
group 3 No ppt. Original solution of the salt is saturated with
Absence NH4Cl(s) and added NH4OH into it till we get the
of group 4 smell of ammonia and added ammonium carbonate
solution.

White ppt. Presence of group 5

Ba2+ + (NH4)2CO3 BaCO3 + NH4+

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- GROUP V (Ba2+)

The white precipitate obtained in group V is dissolved in hot acetic acid anddivided into three
parts.
BaCO3+ 2CH3COOH (CH3COO)2Ba + H2O + CO2

1) To the first part added few drops of potassium chromate Yellow Presence of
solution. precipitate. Ba2+confirmed.
(CH3COO)2 Ba + K2CrO4 BaCrO4+ 2CH3COOK

2) Perform flame Test Apple Green Presence of

flame Ba2+confirmed.

RESULT:
The given salt contain : anion - Cl- and cation - Ba2+
 ANALYSIS OF SALT- 4
EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE
I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+,
Cu2+, Fe2+
2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Deliquescent Presence of chlorides
or nitrates of Mn2+,
Mg2+, Zn2+, Ca2+
3) Noted the odour of the Salt Smell of vinegar Presence of CH3COO-
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the salt in Smell of vinegar Presence of CH3COO-
a dry test tube
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt with No characteristic flame Absence of Sr2+, Ca2+
two drops of conc.HCl and introduced it to the colour Ba2+
burner flame.
II IDENTIFICATION OF ANION
1) Test for carbonate: No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute H2SO4
2) Test for chloride: No pungent-smelling Absence of Cl-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 gas evolved
3) Test for acetate: vinegar-like smell Presence of CH3COO-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 CH3COO- + H2SO4 CH3COOH + HSO4-

4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No Brown fumes Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube and add
few drops of conc. H2SO4, warmed the
contents and added a paper ball.

5) Test for sulphate: No white precipitate Absence of SO42-

Treated a small portion of the salt solution
with BaCl2 solution
III CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ACETATE
Ferric chloride test: To a small portion of the Reddish brown solution Presence of CH3COO-
salt solution, added neutral FeCl3 solution. Confirmed
3CH3COO- + FeCl3 (CH3COO)3Fe + 3Cl-
The reddish-brown solution is divided into
two parts
To one part added few drops of dil. HCl
Reddish brown colour
To the second part added few drops of water disappeared Presence of CH3COO-
and boiled Reddish brown ppt Confirmed

(CH3COO)3Fe + 2H2O [(CH3COO-) (OH)2 Fe] + 2CH3COOH

IV IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- GROUP ZERO

The original solution of the salt was made by Presence of NH4+

dissolving a small amount of the salt in water. Identified.

To a small amount of the salt solution, added Smell of ammonia with

few drops of NaOH solution and boil. the evolution of dense
white fumes when a
glass rod dipped in conc.
HCl was shown at the
mouth of the test tube.
NH4+ + NaOH NH4 OH + Na+
NH4 OH + HCl NH4 Cl + H2O
V CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- NH4+

To a small amount of the salt solution, added Brown precipitate Presence of NH4+
a few drops of NaOH solution and few drops Confirmed
of Nessler’s Reagent.
NH4+ + NaOH NH4 OH + Na+
NH4 OH NH3 + H2O
NH3 + 3NaOH + 2K2HgI4 NH2. HgI.HgO + 3 NaI + 4KI + 2H2O

VI. RESULT

The given salt contains anion - CH3COO- and cation - NH4+

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 ANALYSIS OF SALT-5
EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE
I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+,
Cu2+, Fe2+
2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides
or nitrates of Mn2+,
Mg2+, Zn2+, Ca2+
3) Noted the odour of the Salt Smell of vinegar Presence of CH3COO-
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the salt in Smell of vinegar Presence of CH3COO-
a dry test tube
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt with No characteristic flame Absence of Sr2+, Ca2+
two drops of conc.HCl and introduced it to colour Ba2+
the burner flame.
II IDENTIFICATION OF ANION
1) Test for carbonate: No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute H2SO4
2) Test for chloride: No pungent-smelling Absence of Cl-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 gas evolved
3) Test for acetate: vinegar-like smell Presence of CH3COO-
Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 CH3COO- + H2SO4 CH3COOH + HSO4-

4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No Brown fumes. Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube and add
few drops of conc. H2SO4, warmed the
contents and added a paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: No white precipitate Absence of SO42-
Treated a small portion of the salt solution
with BaCl2 solution.
III CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ACETATE
Ferric chloride test: To a small portion of the Reddish brown solution Presence of CH3COO-
salt solution, added neutral FeCl3 solution. Confirmed
3CH3COO- + FeCl3 (CH3COO)3Fe + 3Cl-

The reddish-brown solution is divided into

two parts
To one part added few drops of dil. HCl Reddish brown colour
disappeared
 To the second part added few drops of water Reddish brown ppt Presence of CH3COO-
and boiled Confirmed

(CH3COO)3Fe + 2H2O [(CH3COO) (OH)2 Fe] + 2CH3COOH

IDENTIFICATION TEST FOR CATION-

INTERGROUP SEPARATION
An original solution of the salt was made by
dissolving a small amount of the salt in water.
To a small portion of the original solution
added dil.HCl.
White precipitate
Presence of group I (Pb2+)
Pb2+ + 2HCl PbCI2 + 2H+

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION (Pb2+)

The white precipitate obtained in group I is
dissolved in hot water and allowed to cool.
Divided it into two parts.

1) To the first part added potassium chromate Yellow precipitate Presence of Pb2+confirmed
solution.
Pb2+ + K2CrO4 PbCrO4 + 2K+

2) To the second part added potassium iodide Yellow precipitate Presence of Pb2+confirmed
solution.
Pb2+ + 2KI PbI2 + 2K+

RESULT

The given salt contains anion - CH3COO- and cation – Pb2+

 SALT 6

EXPERIMENT OBSERVATION INFERENCE

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+,
Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides

or nitrates of Mn2+,
Mg2+, Zn2+, Ca2+

3) Noted the odour of the Salt No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO- ,

NH4+
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the salt in No characteristic Absence of
a dry test tube observation CH3COO,NH4+ ,
NO3-
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt with No characteristic flame Absence of
two drops of conc.HCl and introduced it to Sr2+,Ca2+,Ba2+
the burner flame.

II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS

1) Test for carbonate: No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
Treated a pinch of the salt with dilute H2SO4

2) Test for chloride: No pungent-smelling gas Absence of Cl-

Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 evolved

3) Test for acetate: No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-

a pinch of the salt is rubbed with dil. H2SO4in
a watch glass and noted the smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test No Brown fumes Absence of NO3-
Take a pinch of the salt in a test tube and add
few drops of conc. H2SO4, warmed the
contents and added a paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: white precipitate Presence of SO42-
Treated a small portion of the salt solution insoluble in conc. HCl identified
with BaCl2 solution
2-
SO4 + BaCl2 BaSO4 + 2Cl-
CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS

Test for sulphate: white precipitate Presence of SO42-

Treated a small portion of the salt solution with soluble in hot confirmed
lead acetate solution ammonium acetate
solution.
SO42- + (CH3COO)2Pb PbSO4 + 2CH3COONa

IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- INTERGROUP SEPARATION TABLE

The original solution of the salt was made by dissolving a small amount of the salt in water.

Group 1- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl.

No ppt.
Absence of Group II- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl and passed H2S into it.
group1Pb2+
No ppt. Group III- Original solution is saturated with solid NH4Cl and
Absence of added excess NH4OH into it till we get the smell of ammonia.
Group2Cd2+ White gelatinous precipitate
Presence of group3 Al3+
Al3+ + 3 NH4OH Al(OH)3 + 3 NH4+

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- GROUP III (Al3+)

The white gelatinous precipitate obtained in group III is dissolved in dil.HCl and divided into
two parts.
Al(OH)3 + 3HCl AlCI3 + 3H2O
1) To the first part added two drops of Gelatinous Presence of Al3+confirmed.
NaOH solution. precipitate
AlCl3 + 3NaOH Al(OH)3 + 3NaCl reappears.

2) Lake Test: To the second part of the Blue precipitate Presence of Al3+confirmed
solution, added few drops of blue floating on a
litmus solution then NH4OH in excess colourless
AlCl3 + 3NH4OH Al(OH)3+ 3NH4Cl medium(called a
lake)
RESULT:

The given salt contains the anion - SO42- and cation Al3+
 Salt 7

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+,
Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Powder Absence of chlorides

or nitrates of Mn2+,
Mg2+, Zn2+, Ca2+

3) Noted the odour of the Salt No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO- ,

NH4+
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the salt in Pungent odour Presence of Cl-
a dry test tube
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt with Apple green flame Presence of Ba2+
two drops of conc.HCl and introduced it to
the burner flame.

II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS

I) Test for carbonate:Treated a pinch of the salt No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
with dilute H2SO4

2) Test for chloride: Treated a pinch of the salt pungent-smelling gas Presence of Cl-
with conc. H2SO4 evolved
H2SO4+Cl- HCl + HSO4-
HCl +NH4OH NH4Cl + H2O

3) Test for acetate: a pinch of the salt is rubbed No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-
with dil. H2SO4in a watch glass and noted the
smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test - Take a pinch of No Brown fumes Absence of NO3-
the salt in a test tube and add few drops of
conc. H2SO4, warmed the contents and added a
paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: Treated a small portion of the No white precipitate Absence of SO42-
salt solution with BaCl2 solution

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS

Test for chloride: Silver nitrate test Curdy white precipitate Presence of Cl-
Treated a small portion of the salt solution with confirmed
AgNO3 solution.
AgNO3+ Cl- AgCl+ NO3-
 IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- INTERGROUP SEPARATION TABLE

The original solution of the salt was made by dissolving a small amount of the salt in water.

Group 1- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl.

No ppt
Group II- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl and passed H2S into it.
Absence of No ppt
Group III- Original solution is saturated with solid NH4Cl and
Pb 2+ Absence of added excess NH4OH into it till we get the smell of ammonia.
No ppt Group IV- Original solution is saturated with solid
Cu2+ / Cd2+ Absence of and added excess NH4OH into it till we get
the smell of ammonia. Then passed H2S into it.
No ppt Group V- Original solution is saturated
Al3+ Absence of with solid NH4Cl and added excess of
Zn2+ / Mn2+ NH4OH into it till we get the smell of
ammonia. Then added ammonium
carbonate solution into it.
White ppt
Sr2+ + (NH4)2CO3 SrCO3 + NH4+

CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- GROUP V (Ba2+/Ca2+/Sr2+)

The white precipitate obtained in group V is dissolved in hot acetic acid anddivided into three
parts.
BaCO3+ 2CH3COOH (CH3COO)2Ba + H2O + CO2(for Ba)

1) To the first part added few drops of potassium Yellow Presence of

chromate solution. precipitate. Ba2+confirmed.
(CH3COO)2 Ba + K2CrO4 BaCrO4+ 2CH3COOK

2) Perform flame Test Apple Green Presence of

flame Ba2+confirmed.

RESULT:

The given salt contains the anion - Cl- and cation Ba2+
 Salt 8

I PRELIMINARY TESTS:
1) Noted the colour of the Salt White Absence of Mn2+,
Cu2+, Fe2+

2) Noted the appearance of the Salt Deliquescent Presence of chlorides

Zn2+, Ca2+

3) Noted the odour of the Salt No characteristic odour Absence of CH3COO- ,

NH4+
4) Dry heating Test: heated a pinch of the salt in Pungent odour Presence of Cl-
a dry test tube
5) Flame Test: Prepared a paste of the salt with No characteristic flame Absence of Ba2+, Sr2+,
two drops of conc.HCl and introduced it to Ca2+
the burner flame.

II IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR ANIONS

I) Test for carbonate:Treated a pinch of the salt No brisk effervescence Absence of CO32-
with dilute H2SO4

2) Test for chloride: pungent-smelling gas Presence of Cl-

Treated a pinch of the salt with conc. H2SO4 evolved
H2SO4+Cl- HCl + HSO4-
HCl +NH4OH NH4Cl + H2O

3) Test for acetate: No vinegar-like smell Absence of CH3COO-

a pinch of the salt is rubbed with dil. H2SO4in a
watch glass and noted the smell
4) Test for nitrate: Paper ball test - Take a pinch of No Brown fumes Absence of NO3-
the salt in a test tube and add few drops of
conc. H2SO4, warmed the contents and added a
paper ball.
5) Test for sulphate: Treated a small portion of the No white precipitate Absence of SO42-
salt solution with BaCl2 solution

III CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR ANIONS

Test for chloride: Silver nitrate test Curdy white precipitate Presence of Cl-
Treated a small portion of the salt solution with confirmed
AgNO3 solution.
AgNO3+ Cl- AgCl+ NO3-
 IDENTIFICATION OF CATION- INTERGROUP SEPARATION TABLE

The original solution of the salt was made by dissolving a small amount of the salt in water.

Group 1- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl.

No ppt
Group II- Original solution is treated with dil. HCl and passed H2S into it.
Absence of No ppt
Group III- Original solution is saturated with solid NH4Cl and
Pb 2+ Absence of added excess NH4OH into it till we get the smell of ammonia.
No ppt Group IV- Original solution is saturated with solid
Cu2+ / Cd2+ Absence of and added excess NH4OH into it till we get
Al3+ the smell of ammonia. Then passed H2S into it.

Dirty white ppt

Presence of
Zn2+ Zn2++ H2S ZnS + 2H+
CONFIRMATORY TEST FOR CATION- GROUP IV (Zn2+)

The dirty white precipitate obtained in group IV is dissolved in dil.HCl and boiled off H 2S gas
then divided into two parts.
ZnS + 2HCl ZnCI2 + H2S

1) To the first part added two drops of NaOH White precipitate Presence of
solution. reappears. Zn2+confirmed.
ZnCl2 + 2NaOH Zn(OH)2 + 2NaCl

2) Potassium ferrocyanide Test: To the second part Greenish white/ Presence of

of the solution, added Potassium ferrocyanide bluish white Zn2+confirmed.
solution. precipitate
2ZnCl2 + K4[Fe(CN)6] Zn2[Fe(CN)6] + 4KCl

RESULT:

The given salt contains the anion - Cl- and cation Zn2+